Op,
Travelled this path a couple of years ago. When I switched from Spotify to Qobuz there was a noticeable improvement in SQ. When I upgraded my laptop, & installed Audirvana SQ went to an entirely new level. I usually listen to 24/96 or 24/192 High Rez. Not available on Spotify and the FLAC format is preferred to the lossy files from Spotify.
Hardwired to a quality DAC and use battery instead of Power Supply on the Laptop. Good Luck.
Travelled this path a couple of years ago. When I switched from Spotify to Qobuz there was a noticeable improvement in SQ. When I upgraded my laptop, & installed Audirvana SQ went to an entirely new level. I usually listen to 24/96 or 24/192 High Rez. Not available on Spotify and the FLAC format is preferred to the lossy files from Spotify.
Hardwired to a quality DAC and use battery instead of Power Supply on the Laptop. Good Luck.